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NJ A2255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) requirement that crimes be reported to law enforcement for sexual assault victims who received forensic medical services from a county sexual assault response team
  • Allows compensation for victims of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, or criminal sexual contact who did not report to police but did receive forensic medical attention
  • Maintains the existing requirement that crimes must be reported within nine months of occurrence or reasonable discovery to qualify for compensation
  • Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment

Legislative Description

Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if victim received certain forensic medical services.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/19/2026
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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